Android April 2026
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Android Auto home screen widgets look nearly ready to launch
Google's been working on a bug upgrade for Android Auto's widget support since last year, and it's really come quite far.
ANBERNICΓÇÖs swiveling Android handheld is arriving sooner than you think
ANBERNIC has shared the final pieces to the RG Rotate puzzle, revealing the handheld's specifications, pricing, and release date.
Apple Leads Global Market for Satellite-Connected Smartphones
Apple remains the top manufacturer of satellite-capable smartphones globally, with such devices projected to reach 46% of all smartphone shipments by 2030, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research. The firm's Smartphone Satellite Connection Report finds that Apple kickstarted the satellite phone trend when it partnered with Globalstar to bring Emergency SOS via satellite to the iPhone 14 in 2022 and has maintained a clear lead since.
Apple Launched AirTag 5 Years Ago Today
Apple's AirTag item tracker turns five years old today, with the $29 accessory having spent half a decade as the best-selling item tracker in the world. The AirTag launched on April 30, 2021, alongside the M1 iMac, a new iPad Pro, and a new Apple TV 4K.
Android Auto doesnΓÇÖt let you dismiss alarms, but Google is working on a solution
It's only taken almost a decade, but it looks like Google could finally give you an easy way to dismiss alarms in Android Auto.
Hey Android, I need reverse parental controls for my mom and dad
Google's solution for parental controls on Android is only limited to kids. But what about dependent adults who need help managing their phones?
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr (2026)
Motorola has just launched the Razr (2026), but there are plenty of alternatives if this latest Moto doesn't tickle your fancy.
Samsung copied Horizon Lock on Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the original creator has reclaimed it
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ships with a cool Horizon Lock video feature. Now, one of the manufacturers behind this mode has revived it.
Samsung retakes the lead in Q1, but thereΓÇÖs bad news for other Android brands
A new smartphone market share report has revealed great news for Samsung, but bad news for other top Android brands.
YouTube Bringing Free Picture-in-Picture to iPhone Users Outside the U.S.
YouTube's picture-in-picture mode on the iPhone and iPad is expanding to more users worldwide, YouTube said today. Picture-in-picture (PiP) will be rolling out globally, so it will no longer be limited to those in the U.S. and Premium subscribers. Non-Premium users worldwide will be able to use PiP for longform, non-music content on iOS and Android. This has already been available in the U.S. and to Premium subscribers globally, so there will be no change for those users.
Google Photos to Get AI 'Wardrobe' Feature
Google Photos is getting a new wardrobe planning feature that will help you decide what to wear. AI will pull in images of clothing from the Google Photos library, organizing clothing items into a digital closet. You will be able to put items together to create outfits, and even virtually try them with a digital avatar on to see how they'll look. The Google Photos app will show all items of clothing in a new Wardrobe section in the Collections tab.
Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher ΓÇö and thatΓÇÖs just the start
Google appears to be preparing a new framework for letting the Pixel launcher search bar surface content from your Android apps.
YouTube starts rolling out free picture-in-picture (PiP) globally on Android, iOS
After offering in the US, YouTube is making picture-in-picture (PiP) mode free for all users around the world.
Quick Share AirDrop support expands to more flagship Android phones
Android's AirDrop-style sharing is finally landing on OPPO and vivo flagships.
Quick ShareΓÇÖs Windows app now looks a little more like an Android app
The Quick Share app for Windows has been updated with some new features and visual tweaks that bring it more in line with Android.
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (April 29)
Looking for some new Android wallpapers? Here's the Android Authority Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for April 29, 2026.
Android 17 beta grows as one more brand joins early access program
Android 17 beta is expanding, with another brand joining the early access program. Here's everything you need to know.
Android foldables are better than ever, but IΓÇÖm waiting for the iPhone Fold
Android foldables have nailed the hardware, but the software still feels like a beta. Here's why I'm waiting for Apple's foldable vision.
20th Anniversary iPhone's 'Liquid Glass' Display to Make Bezels Vanish
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will use a new type of curved screen technology that more effectively hides the display bezels from the user's line of sight for a purer viewing experience, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple is reportedly planning a radical redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone that could feature a display that curves around all four edges of the device.
Survey says many readers use this Android notification feature, but not everyone trusts it
Android notification history is a pretty useful feature, but how many of our readers use it? We ran a poll, and here are the results.
Why a day with the iPhone convinced this longtime Android user not to switch
I've used Android for years and wanted to see if I could switch to the iPhone. After just one day, I realized I couldn't.
How SamsungΓÇÖs latest RAM decision will hurt budget Android phones
The smartphone RAM crisis is getting worse. With Samsung winding down legacy memory and supply already tight, budget devices are in trouble.